Sponsored professional seminars: enhancing professionalism among baccalaureate nursing students

J Nurs Educ. 2003 Dec;42(12):562-4. doi: 10.3928/0148-4834-20031201-09.

Abstract

If we are to emphasize professionalism within nursing, students need to understand the opportunities, responsibilities, and concerns that are integral to the nursing profession. Sharing ideas related to nursing practice in a specified area with practicing nurses, expert faculty, and a speaker provide students with a sense of excitement about their chosen career. The sponsored seminar series permits undergraduate nursing students to converse with their future colleagues over dinner, develop lasting relationships, and advance their learning in an area of interest.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Career Choice
  • Communication*
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / methods*
  • Faculty, Nursing
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Leadership
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Planning Techniques
  • Professional Competence / standards*
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Social Support
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*